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Standing on the Promises
Author: R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Appears in 461 hymnals Topics: Promise of God First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King Refrain First Line: Standing on the promises, Standing on the promises Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ, my King,
Through eternal ages let his praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing on the promises, standing on the promises,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing on the promises, standing on the promises,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
3 Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord,
Bound to him eternally by love's strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior, as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Joshua 21:45 Used With Tune: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,096 hymnals Topics: Promise & Hope Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand:
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2 When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace;
in every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3 His oath, his covenant, his blood,
support me in the whelming flood;
when all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4 When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found:
dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 7:24-26 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
To God Be the Glory
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 228 hymnals Topics: Promise of God First Line: To God be the glory -- great things he hath done! Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory--great things he hath done!
So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,
Who yielded his life, an atonement for sin,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus, the Son,
and give Him the glory--great things he hath done!
2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood!
To ev'ry believer, the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [Refrain]
3 Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 96:8 Used With Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY
To God Be the Glory
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Author: Thomas O. Chrisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 191 hymnals Topics: Promise and Covenant First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father! Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Just as I am
Author: Miss Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) Appears in 2,144 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Scripture: Revelation 3:17-18 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN
Just as I am
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
Author: Fanny Jane Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,072 hymnals Topics: Trusting in the Promises of God Refrain First Line: This is my story; this is my song Scripture: Genesis 28:12 Used With Tune: ASSURANCE Text Sources: Korean trans. The United Methodist Korean Hymnal Committee
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Author: Louisa M. R. Stead, ca. 1850-1917 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 427 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: ’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
God's Faithfulness to Covenant Promises
Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Covenant Promises First Line: Give thanks to God, call on His name Scripture: Psalm 105 Used With Tune: [Give thanks to God, call on His name]
God's Faithfulness to Covenant Promises
He Leadeth Me
Author: J. H. Gilmore Appears in 1,281 hymnals Topics: Promise First Line: He leadeth me, O blessed thought Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Used With Tune: [He leadeth me, O blessed thought]
He Leadeth Me
Exceeding great and precious Promises
Author: George Keith Appears in 2,157 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Used With Tune: PROTUGUESE HYMN
Exceeding great and precious Promises
I heard the voice of Jesus say
Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar Appears in 1,233 hymnals Topics: Promises Used With Tune: [I heard the voice of Jesus say]
I heard the voice of Jesus say
Guide me, O my great Redeemer
Author: W. Williams (1717-1791); P. Williams (1721-1796) Appears in 1,835 hymnals Topics: The Promise of Redemption Moses Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty,
hold me with your powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore!
2 Open now the crystal fountain
where the healing waters flow;
let the fiery, cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan
bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side:
songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever sing to you. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA Text Sources: Adapt.: and others
Guide me, O my great Redeemer
Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide
Author: C. D. Martin Appears in 399 hymnals Topics: Promises; Promises Refrain First Line: God will take care of you Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
Chorus:
God will take care of you,
Thro' ev'ry day,
O’er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
2 Thro' days of toil when heart doth fail
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you. [Chorus]
3 All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you. [Chorus]
4 No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Be not dismayed whate'er betide]
Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Author: John Ernest Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals Topics: Trusting in the Promises of God Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and always near me,
my Master and my friend;
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.
2 O let me feel you near me!
The world is ever near:
I see the sights that dazzle;
the tempting sounds I hear.
My foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw still nearer
and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you
that where you are in glory
your servant shall be too.
And, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
now give me grace to follow,
my Master and my friend. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 Used With Tune: NYLAND
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Precious Promise
Author: Nathaniel Niles Appears in 130 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: Precious promise God hath given Refrain First Line: I will guide thee, I will guide thee Used With Tune: [Precious promise God hath given]
Precious Promise
Wonderful Words of Life
Author: P. P. B. Appears in 575 hymnals Topics: Promise First Line: Sing them over again to me Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words Lyrics: 1 Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of Life;
Let me more of their beauty see,
Wonderful words of Life;
Words of life and beauty,
Teach me faith and duty;
Chorus:
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of Life.
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of Life.
2 Christ, the blessed One, gives to all
Wonderful words of Life;
Sinner, list to the loving call,
Wonderful words of Life;
All so freely given,
Wooing us to heaven. [Chorus]
3 Sweetly echo the gospel call,
Wonderful words of Life;
Offer pardon and peace to all,
Wonderful words of Life;
Jesus, only Saviour,
Sanctify forever. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Sing them over again to me]
Wonderful Words of Life
Sweet By and By
Author: Sanford F. Bennett Appears in 667 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Lyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar,
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Chorus:
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.
2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore
The melodious songs of the blest;
And our spirits shall sorrow no more–
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. (Chorus)
3 To our bountiful Father above
We will offer our tribute of praise,
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days. (Chorus)
4 We shall rest on that beautiful shore,
In the joys of the saved we shall share;
All our pilgrimage toil will be o'er,
And the conqueror's crown we shall wear.
In the sweet, etc.
5 We shall meet, we shall sing, we shall reign,
In the land where the saved never die;
We shall rest free from sorrow and pain,
Safe at home in the sweet by and by.
In the sweet, etc.
Used With Tune: [There's a land that is fairer than day]
Sweet By and By
We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight
Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Trusting in the Promises of God Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith and not by sight;
with gracious words draw near,
O Christ, who spoke as none e'er spoke:
“My peace be with you here.”
2 We may not touch your hands and side,
nor follow where you trod;
but in your promise we rejoice
and cry, "My Lord and God!"
3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief;
and may our faith abound
to call on you when you are near
and seek where you are found.
4 And when our life of faith is done,
in realms of clearer light
may we behold you as you are,
with full and endless sight.
Scripture: Isaiah 55:6 Used With Tune: DUNLAP'S CREEK
We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight
Like a River Glorious
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 153 hymnals Topics: Promise & Hope Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Like a river glorious
is God's perfect peace,
over all victorious
in its bright increase:
perfect, yet it floweth
fuller every day,
perfect, yet it groweth
deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah,
hearts are fully blest,
finding, as he promised,
perfect peace and rest.
2 Hidden in the hollow
of his blessed hand,
never foe can follow,
never traitor stand;
not a surge of worry,
not a shade of care,
not a blast of hurry
touch the spirit there. [Refrain]
3 Every joy or trial
falleth from above,
traced upon the dial
by the Sun of Love;
we may trust him fully
all for us to do;
those who trust him wholly
find him wholly true. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 38:18 Used With Tune: WYE VALLEY
Like a River Glorious
I need thee every hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks Appears in 987 hymnals Topics: God Promise of Used With Tune: NEED
I need thee every hour
Hymn of Promise
Author: Natalie Sleeth, 1930-1992 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Promise & Hope First Line: In the bulb there is a flower Lyrics: 1 In the bulb there is a flower;
in the seed, an apple tree;
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there's a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
2 There's a song in every silence,
seeking word and melody;
there's a dawn in every darkness
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future;
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
3 In our end is our beginning;
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing;
in our life, eternity;
in our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see. Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: PROMISE
Hymn of Promise
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,300 hymnals Topics: God's Promise of Redemption Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace, which like the Lord, the giver,
never fails from age to age.
3 Round each habitation hovering,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord is near.
Thus deriving from their banner
light by night and shade by day,
safe they feed upon the manna
which God gives them when they pray.
4 Savior, if of Zion's city
I through grace a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy name.
Fading are the world's best pleasures,
all its boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasures
none but Zion's children know. Scripture: Psalm 87 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
If You Will Trust in God to Guide You
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919-; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Georg Neumark, 1621-1681 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 182 hymnals Topics: Promise & Hope Lyrics: 1 If you will trust in God to guide you,
and hope in God through all your ways,
God will give strength, whate'er betide you,
and bear you through the evil days.
Who trusts in God's unchanging love
builds on the rock that will not move.
2 [Copyrighted]
3 Sing, pray, and keep his ways unswerving;
so do your own part faithfully,
and trust God's word; though undeserving,
you'll find God's promise true to be.
God never will forsake in need
the soul that trusts in God indeed. Scripture: Proverbs 3:26 Used With Tune: NEUMARK
If You Will Trust in God to Guide You
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; Jacques de Réland; Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day; Wing-Hee Heyward Wong; Chirstopher Cheung; Megumi Hara; Haruo Harold Aihara Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,445 hymnals Topics: God Promises and Covenant Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace, How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace first taught my heart to fear
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me,
this word my hope secures;
God will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
5 When we've been there ten thousand years
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun. Used With Tune: AMAZING GRACE (NEW BRITAIN) Text Sources: V. 5 anon. from A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790; Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut translators unknown; Ethnic Ministries Council, The United Church of Canada also helped with Japanese transliteration, 1995
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
Author: Rev. J. H. Sammis Appears in 453 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: When we walk with the Lord Used With Tune: [When we walk with the Lord]
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: Aurelius Prudentius, 348-413; John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 217 hymnals Topics: Promise of God Scripture: John 1:14 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
A mighty fortress is our God
Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther Appears in 681 hymnals Topics: God Promise of Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG
A mighty fortress is our God
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 850 hymnals Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
his reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
to set the captive free,
to take away transgression,
and rule in equity.
2 He comes with succour speedy
to those who suffer wrong,
to help the poor and needy,
and bid the weak be strong,
to give them songs for sighing,
their darkness turn to light
whose souls, condemned and dying,
are precious in his sight.
3 He shall come down like showers
upon the fruitful earth,
and love, joy, hope, like flowers,
spring in his path to birth.
Before him, on the mountains,
shall peace, the herald, go;
and righteousness in fountains
from hill to valley flow.
4 For him shall prayer unceasing
and daily vows ascend,
his kingdom still increasing,
a kingdom without end.
The mountain dew shall nourish
a seed, in weakness sown,
whose fruit shall spread and flourish
and shake like Lebanon.
5 O'er every foe victorious,
he on his throne shall rest,
from age to age more glorious,
all blessing and all-blest.
The tide of time shall never
his covenant remove;
his name shall stand for ever;
the name to us is Love. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Standing at the portal
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 171 hymnals Topics: Promise Refrain First Line: Onward, then, and fear not Lyrics: 1 Standing at the portal of the opening year,
words of comfort meet us hushing every fear,
spoken through the silence by God's loving voice,
tender, strong and faithful, making us rejoice.
Refrain:
Onward, then, and fear not, children of the day,
for God's word shall never, never pass away.
2 "I, your God, am with you: do not be afraid;
I will help and strengthen; do not be dismayed,
for I will uphold you with my own right hand;
you are called and chosen in my sight to stand." [Refrain]
3 God will not forsake us and will never fail;
God's eternal covenant ever will prevail.
Resting on this promise, what have we to fear?
God is all-sufficient for the coming year. [Refrain] Scripture: Joshua 1:5 Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN'S
Standing at the portal
Your Grace Is Enough
Author: Matt Maher Meter: Irregular Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Promises; Promises First Line: Great is your faithfulness, O God Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 Used With Tune: YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH
Your Grace Is Enough
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 325 hymnals Topics: Promise of God Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me --
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt his tender mercy,
Who through life has been my guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
2 All the way my Savior leads me --
Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for ev'ry trial,
Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the rock before me,
Lo! a spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the rock before me,
Lo! a spring of joy I see.
3 All the way my Savior leads me --
O the fullness of his love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way. Scripture: Exodus 16:31 Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Seek Ye First
Author: Karen Lafferty; Anon.; Anon. Meter: Irregular Appears in 79 hymnals Topics: Trusting in the Promises of God First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom of God Refrain First Line: Allelu, alleluia! Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19 Used With Tune: LAFFERTY Text Sources: Korean trans: The United Methodist Korean Hymnal Committee
Seek Ye First
O come, let us adore him
Author: J. F. Wade (1711-1786); F. Oakeley (1802-1880) Meter: Irregular Appears in 744 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Promised and Incarnate; God, Saviour Promised and Incarnate First Line: O come, all you faithful Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
O come now, O come now, to Bethlehem!
Come and behold him, born the king of angels:
Refrain:
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
2 God from God, Light from light,
he who abhors not the virgin’s womb;
very God, begotten, not created: [Refrain]
3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above,
'Glory to God in the highest!' [Refrain]
[OR on Christmas morning:]
4 Yes, Lord, we greet you, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to you be all glory given!
Word of the Father now in flesh appearing: [Refrain] Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES Text Sources: and others
O come, let us adore him
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart.
Author: R. H. McDaniel Appears in 242 hymnals Topics: Promise First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Refrain First Line: Since Jesus came into my heart Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
Since Jesus came into my heart;
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart.
Chorus:
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart;
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart.
2 I have ceased from my wand'ring and going astray,
Since Jesus came into my heart;
And my sins which were many are all washed away,
Since Jesus came into my heart. [Chorus]
3 I'm possessed of a h pe that is steadfast and sure,
Since Jesus came into my heart;
And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,
Since Jesus came into my heart. [Chorus]
4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me,
Since Jesus came into my heart;
And the gates of the City beyond I can see,
Since Jesus came into my heart. [Chorus]
5 I shall go there to dwell in that City I know,
Since Jesus came into my heart;
And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go,
Since Jesus came into my heart. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought]
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart.
Hope of the World
Author: Georgia Harkness, 1891-1974 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Promise and Hope First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion Scripture: Colossians 1:27 Used With Tune: SO I SEND YOU
Hope of the World
The promised land
Author: S. Stennett Appears in 1,350 hymnals Topics: Heaven Promised land First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand Refrain First Line: We will rest in the fair and happy land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye,
To Canaan's fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.
2 O the transporting, rapturous scene,
That rises to my sight!
Sweet fields array'd in living green,
And rivers of delight!
3 There fruits that never fail,
On trees immortal grow:
There rocks and hills, and brooks and vales,
With milk and honey flow.
4 All o'er those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day;
There God, the sun for ever reigns,
And scatters night away.
5 No chilling winds, or poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore;
Sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
Are felt and fear'd no more.
6 When shall I reach that happy place,
And be for ever blest?
When shall I see my father's face,
And in his bosom rest?
7 Fill'd with delight, my raptur'd soul
Can here no longer stay:
Tho' Jordan's waves around me roll,
Fearless I'd launch away.
The promised land
View the Present through the Promise
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.8.8.5 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Promised Coming; Promises; Jesus Christ Promised Coming; Promises; Promised Coming of Christ Scripture: Psalm 38:9-10 Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
View the Present through the Promise
Faith Is the Victory
Author: John H. Yates Appears in 222 hymnals Topics: Promise First Line: Encamped along the hills of light Refrain First Line: Faith is the victory! Lyrics: 1 Encamped along the hills of light,
Ye Christian soldiers, rise,
And press the battle ere the night
Shall veil the glowing skies.
Against the foe in vales below
Let all our strength be hurled;
Faith is the victory, we know,
That overcomes the world.
Chorus:
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
Oh, glorious victory,
That overcomes the world.
2 His banner over us is love,
Our sword the Word of God;
We tread the road the saints above
With shouts of triumph trod.
By faith they, like a whirlwind's breath,
Swept on o'er ev'ry field;
The faith by which they conquered Death
Is still our shining shield. [Chorus]
3 On ev'ry hand the foe we find
Drawn up in dread array;
Let tents of ease be left behind,
And - onward to the fray.
Salvation's helmet on each head,
With truth all girt about,
The earth shall tremble 'neath our tread,
And echo with our shout. [Chorus]
4 To him that overcomes the foe
White raiment shall be giv'n;
Before the angels he shall know
His name confessed in heav'n.
Then onward from the hills of light,
Our hearts with love aflame,
We'll vanquish all the hosts of night,
In Jesus' conquering name. (Chorus] Used With Tune: [Encamped along the hills of light]
Faith Is the Victory
We Praise You, O God
Author: Julia Cory Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 158 hymnals Topics: Promise(s) First Line: We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator Lyrics: 1 We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
in grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you; we kneel and adore you;
we bless your holy name: glad praises we sing.
2 We worship you, God of our mothers and fathers,
through trial and tempest, companion and guide.
When perils o'ertake us, you will not forsake us,
but faithful to your promise, you walk by our side.
3 With voices united our praises we offer,
and gladly our songs of thanksgiving we raise.
Our sins now confessing, we pray for your blessing,
to you, our great Redeemer, forever be praise! Used With Tune: KREMSER
We Praise You, O God
Nativity Carol
Author: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b. 1958 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Promise First Line: Silent in the chill of midnight Refrain First Line: For a child is born, the world rejoices! Scripture: Luke 2:11-14 Used With Tune: [Silent in the chill of midnight]
Nativity Carol
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David a child of grace is given;
a Savior comes among us to raise us up to heaven.
Before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation, the harbinger of day.
3 On prisoners of darkness the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner's eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace;
O bless our God and Savior with songs that never cease! Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Used With Tune: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be the God of Israel
The Trees of the Field
Author: Steffi Geiser Rubin Appears in 32 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: You shall go out with joy Used With Tune: [You shall go out with joy]
The Trees of the Field
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Author: Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919 Appears in 147 hymnals Topics: The Gospel Promises and Provisions First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace Lyrics: 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin.
2 Sin and despair like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross. (Refrain)
3 Dark is the stain that we cannot hide,
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! there is flowing a crimson tide;
Whiter than snow you may be today. (Refrain)
4 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe;
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive? (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Marvelous grace of our loving Lord]
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Count Your Blessings
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1904 Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 266 hymnals Topics: Promises First Line: When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed Refrain First Line: Count your blessings—name them one by one Used With Tune: BLESSINGS
Count Your Blessings
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 751 hymnals Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Ask the Saviour to help you
Author: Horatio R. Palmer Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 738 hymnals Topics: God Promise of First Line: Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Used With Tune: PALMER
Ask the Saviour to help you
Only Trust Him
Author: John H. Stockton, 1813-1877 Appears in 862 hymnals Topics: The Gospel Promises and Provisions First Line: Come, every soul by sin oppressed Refrain First Line: Only trust Him, only trust Him Lyrics: 1 Come, every soul by sin oppressed,
There's mercy with the Lord,
And He will surely give you rest
By trusting in His word.
Refrain:
Only trust Him, only trust Him,
Only trust Him now.
He will save you, He will save you,
He will save you now.
2 For Jesus shed His precious blood,
Rich blessings to bestow;
Plunge now into the crimson flood
That washes white as snow. (Refrain)
3 Yes, Jesus is the Truth, the Way,
That leads you into rest:
Believe in Him without delay,
And you are fully blest. (Refrain)
4 Come, then, and join this holy band,
And on to glory go,
To dwell in that celestial land,
Where joys immortal flow. (Refrain) Used With Tune: MINERVA
Only Trust Him
Follow me, the Master said
Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Promise First Line: "Follow me," the Master said Lyrics: 1 "Follow me," the Master said:
we will follow Jesus.
By his word and Spirit led,
we will follow Jesus.
Still for us he lives to plead,
at the throne doth intercede,
offers help in time of need;
we will follow Jesus.
2 Should the world and sin oppose,
we will follow Jesus.
He is greater than our foes;
we will follow Jesus.
On his promise we depend;
he will hear us and defend,
help and keep us to the end;
we will follow Jesus.
3 Though the way may dark appear,
we will follow Jesus.
He will make our pathway clear;
we will follow Jesus.
In our daily round of care,
as we plead with God in prayer,
with the cross which we must bear,
we will follow Jesus.
4 Ever keep that end in view;
we will follow Jesus.
All his promises are true;
we will follow Jesus.
When this earthly course is run,
and the Master says, "Well done!"
life eternal we have won;
we will follow Jesus. Scripture: Hebrews 7:25 Used With Tune: FOLLOW ME
Follow me, the Master said
Comfort, comfort now my people
Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Johannes Olearius (1611-1684); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 128 hymnals Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people;
speak of peace - so says your God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
burdened by a heavy load.
To Jerusalem proclaim:
God shall take away your shame.
Now get ready to recover;
guilt and suffering are over.
2 Hear the herald's proclamation
in the desert far and near,
calling all to true repentance,
telling that the Lord is near.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
For your God prepare a way.
Let the valleys rise to greet him
and the hills bow down to meet him.
3 Straighten out what has been crooked,
make the roughest places plain.
Let your hearts be true and humble,
live as fits God's holy reign.
Soon the glory of the Lord
shall on earth be shed abroad.
Human flesh shall surely see it,
God is ready to decree it. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, comfort now my people
There Shall be Showers of Blessing
Author: D. W. Whittle Appears in 321 hymnals Topics: Promise Refrain First Line: Showers of blessing Used With Tune: [There shall be showers of blessing]
There Shall be Showers of Blessing
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